Historical Events tagged with "heretical"

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Religion & Philosophy

Pope John XXII Condemns Meister Eckhart's Writings

March 27th, 1329 695 years ago

Pope John XXII issued the papal bull 'In Agro Dominico' to condemn certain writings of the German theologian Meister Eckhart as heretical. This action was a response to growing concerns within the Church about Eckhart's mystical theology, which emphasized the direct experience of God and could be seen as contradictory to established Church doctrine. The papal bull sparked debates that highlighted the tension between orthodox teachings and emerging mystical thought.

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Religion & Philosophy

Martyrdom of the Cathars at Montségur

March 16th, 1244 780 years ago

After the lengthy siege of Montségur, over 200 Cathars met their fate when they steadfastly refused to renounce their faith. They were captured by the forces of the Catholic Church in France, led by Simon de Montfort, during a campaign against heretical groups. The Cathars, adhering to their beliefs, faced trials leading to their execution, marking a significant moment of religious conflict in medieval Europe.

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